Specialist-Rewards and Recognition

About The Role

The Reward & Recognition Specialist plays a key role in designing, implementing, and managing employee reward and recognition programs that align with the healthcare system's strategic goals. This role supports employee engagement, retention, and performance by ensuring that recognition initiatives are meaningful, equitable, and data-informed.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Licensure or other certifications

Educational Requirements : Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Relations, Business Administration, or related field.

Minimum Experience : 3+ years of experience in HR or Public Relations, with a focus on rewards and recognition, communication or employee engagement.

Other

Preferred Job Qualifications

Preferred Licensure or other certifications : Rewards and Recognition or HR certification (e.g., CRP, SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred

Preferred Educational Requirements

Preferred Experience : Experience in healthcare or large, complex organizations preferred. Familiarity with healthcare job frameworks and recognition software preferred.

Other

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and Sharepoint.

Excellent communication and project management abilities.

Strategic thinking and creativity.

Data-driven decision-making.

Empathy and employee-centric mindset.

Ability to work on a team and independently.

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

Reward Program Development & Management

1A Design and administer employee reward programs including service awards, spot recognition, and performance-based incentives.

Recognition Strategy & Execution

2A Develop and maintain recognition platforms and tools (e.g., digital recognition systems, peer-to-peer programs, Sharepoint sites).

2B Partner with internal communications to promote recognition initiatives across the organization.

2C Coordinate annual recognition events (e.g., milestone celebrations, Veterans Day celebrations, National Hospital Week celebrations).

Compliance & Policy

3A Ensure all reward and recognition practices comply with labor laws and internal policies.

Data Analysis & Reporting

4A Analyze employee feedback, engagement surveys, and program participation data to improve recognition strategies.

4B Prepare reports for leadership on program impact and ROI.

4C Work with data files to determine direction on all programs.

Stakeholder Collaboration

5A Work closely with Public Relations, Administration, IT, HR Business Partners, and Leaders across the system.

5B Serve as a liaison to external vendors for recognition platforms and services.

Other Duties as Assigned

6A Clerical duties

6B Standard Work development

Physical Demands

Weight Lifted : Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

Weight Carried : Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

Vision : Moderate, Constantly 66-100% of time

Kneeling / Stooping / Bending : Frequently 31-65%

Standing / Walking : Frequently 31-65%

Pushing / Pulling : Frequently 31-65%

Intensity of Work : Frequently 31-65%

Job Requires : Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

Working at NGHS means being part of something special : a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS : Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.